The interesting geometry of building shapes

Gone are the days when buildings were just four walls. In Malaysia’s bustling property market, developers fight tooth and nail on design, cost and branding. This underscores that a building’s shape is a key strategic decision, not just an aesthetic one.

Geometry influences everything – from the price of formwork to compliance with the Construction Industry Development Board’s (CIDB) Industrialised Building System (IBS) scoring, and even long-term construction performance under Malaysia’s hot, humid tropical climate.